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Sydney Harbour YHAvsQT Sydney
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Sydney Harbour YHA is the choice of most reviewers compared to QT Sydney. Sydney Harbour YHA comes in at #13 in Sydney with accolades from 7 reviews including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Sydney Harbour YHA
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Time Out
Frommer's
110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $22/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's "The accommodation is aimed at budget travelers, but has the added attraction of million-dollar harbor views from many rooms."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Any qualms about the unhostel-like prices will be shelved the moment you head up to the roof terrace... and see Circular Quay laid bare before you." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is the only backpacker hostel in The Rocks. There are great views from the roof terrace, where you can take in the sunset over the harbour as you eat at the picnic tables."
Rough Guide Star
"Built in 2009, and with gorgeous harbour views, this is the pick of Sydney’s youth hostels – and the only budget accommmodation in The Rocks."
OysterBudget
"Popular with backpackers, the Sydney Harbour YHA is a budget-friendly hostel with both dorms and private rooms." Full review
Time Out "Nestled comfortably in the middle of Sydney's historic district, the Rocks, Sydney Harbour YHA is fitted with airconditioning, barbecue and internet." Full review
Frommer's "Offers basic, clean, and rooms at a very reasonable price...some rooms have harbor views (if you crane your neck). All are air-conditioned, and even the dorms have private bathrooms. " Full review
QT Sydney
Insight Guides Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Gayot
Mr & Mrs Smith Time Out
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
49 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides "This new boutique hotel has the location, the buzz and even the trendy restaurant, Gowings Bar and Grill."
Fodor's "This hotel is the answer for those seeking color and quirkiness, teamed with style and super-efficent service." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Fun, sexy and completely OTT, this ultra-theatrical hotel is located in the historic State Theatre. Art deco eccentricity is complemented by retro games and DIY martini kits in all the rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the few truly boutique hotels in town, QT Sydney has theatrical flair and fabulously edgy interiors." Full review
Jetsetter "Quirky design hotel in a landmarked Sydney address, with a happening restaurant, a barber shop, and a concept store." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"An eclectic and over-the-top design aesthetic within the walls of two historic buildings make this hip hotel a destination in itself." Full review
Gayot "These edgy accommodations stand out in a historic Sydney setting."
Mr & Mrs Smith "Door gals dressed in saucy uniforms, buzzy bars and dining, and a sussed day spa? We're smitten with QT Sydney boutique hotel, a sassy design diva that has her party shoes on and is ready to dance." Full review
Time Out "It packs 200 individualised rooms, a day spa (spaQ), men’s barber, two bars, a café and restaurant into the heritage-listed Gowings building – and still feels boutique rather than behemoth. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The Gowings and State Theatre buildings in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) have been revamped to create the new designer hotel, QT Sydney." Full review
